ABC will no longer cover ISU events

The piece on f.s. is at the bottom if you want to read it there, but this is what it says...

"The world figure skating championships and other International Skating Union events that were broadcast by ABC Sports for many years will now be carried exclusively by ESPN and ESPN2. ABC had been losing money on its $22 million contract (in which ESPN shared some coverage), and it was not eager to continue. But ESPN announced yesterday that it had acquired a new four-year package, through 2007-8, at a bargain price of $5 million. Besides the world championships, the events also include the European championships and the Grand Prix series."

This might not affect everyone, but it really stinks for anyone w/out cable or satellite (like me)! ABC's coverage could be cheesy, but at least I was able to watch some competitions! Now I'll miss everything except Nationals & the Olympics - this is very disappointing

There doesn't seem to be any change in the presentations. Top four Ladies in the LP and top 3Men in the LP. Pairs if there is an American contender worth while and dance if Tanith and Benjamin are still up there. My advice is "Get Thee to Moscow"

I'd also like them to telecast LIVE at any hour of the day.

I hope Heather carries the ESPN showings correctly because my guide does not show ESPN in the afternoons.

I do think Ms Kerrigan was being groomed for beomg commentator. We'll just have to wait and see what happens.

This is going to hurt the skaters so much. They will lose more than money from not having the same opportunities to establish themselves with a strong fan base. The same can be said for the sport. There is one positive aspect to this, lack of money is a powerful catalyst for change. I live in hope.

I don't worry too much about missing competitions. You can find so much on the net.